Geothermal - CE

Geothermal

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What is it? Energy made from the natural heat from the Earth.

How do we use it? Heat buildings or generate electricity

What are the different types of it? used directly has heat or hot water or generating electricity

Where is it most used or most effective? heating buildings

What are some advantages to this source? no pollution, renewable, and no fuel is needed

What are some disadvantages to this source? Must have geothermal energy close by, not always reliable, there may be geothermal gases

What is the cost for a small scale (house) or large scale (city) operation? $3400 per kilowatt installed

Local sources: Johnson, Nevada, Jefferson

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